In a message dated 02/03/02 03:34:59 GMT Standard Time, Mark Roberts writes:
<< So...it shouldn't be too difficult to modify a K or M lens. > > With this in mind, I went to Boz's famous K-mount page, downloaded the diagrams > of the "A" lens mount with the table that shows which switch contacts need to be > shorted and which insulated in order to give the correct information for various > min and max apertures. Then I made a template from a lens mount from a junked FA > series lens, marked the appropriate spots on a standard "K" kens mount and set > to work with a drill. I drilled about half way through the metal for each > contact spot that needed to be insulated, filled in the resulting divot with > epoxy and, viola! A pseudo A-mount! > > The only lens I've done this to so far is my K 15/3.5 but it seems to work just > as planned. >> And you did this to a 15mm? ............................................you are a braver man than I. There is a guy named Roland Elliot who puts matrix metering chips "in" Nikon manual focus lenses. Seems like Mark aims to rival or surpass this gent? I am incredulous, but not taking the piss. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
